Borden's Dream

Historical marker location:

6939 12th Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Main Drive Northwest just west of 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Walking Tour

The District was the site of a major flood in 1889: On June 4, 1889, a massive flood swept through the city, causing extensive damage and killing more than 20 people. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and a failure of the city's sewer system.